Toxic Controversy: Perchlorate found in milk, but risk is debated

Researchers in Texas have detected the chemical perchlorate in milk, crops, and a significant portion of the state’s groundwater. However, it’s unclear how much exposure people face through food or water, and a scientific gathering has just produced a statement downplaying perchlorate’s biological effects.

UNWELL? Perchlorate has been detected in wells scattered across a vast swath (shaded counties) of west-central Texas.